New tankers for brigade
MOOROODUC Fire Brigade last week took delivery of a heavy tanker and an ultra heavy tanker to increase its firefighting capabilities. MP for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh joined brigade members and representatives from the Country Fire Authority to handover the tankers and thank volunteers for their service to the community.
Valued at $460,000, the heavy tanker is one of 48 being rolled out by the state government to brigades across the state.
The heavy tanker includes features to help reduce firefighter fatigue, including electronic monitors and electric rewind hose reels.
The government also provided 29 ultra heavy tankers, including the one at Moorooduc, valued at $440,000. The ultra-heavy tanker can carry 10,000 litres of water and will mainly be used to combat grass fires.
“We are ensuring our volunteers have the equipment they need to look after their safety and that of the community, and I look forward to seeing the positive benefits the new tankers will bring to the brigade,” McIntosh said.
New planning scheme amendment adopted
Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au
A PLANNING scheme amendment
that allows for 1,200 new homes a year to be built on the peninsula was adopted by council at their meeting last week (6 August).
The shire states the amendment C219morn provides a sustainable approach to housing on the Peninsula by:
n directing future growth to areas close to shops, jobs, schools and public transport
n ensuring all types of housing
can be accommodated (homes, units, apartments and residential aged care facilities)
n protecting the Peninsula’s special values and character
A shire release stated “Amendment C219morn meets the State Government’s draft housing targets under its long-term housing plan for Victoria. The amendment will provide for about 1,200 new homes per year to house our growing population which is expected to reach 180,000- 200,000 residents by 2036,” and insisted the new planning scheme would not affect the Green Wedge with the Urban Growth Boundary unchanged.
One speaker at the meeting, Lyle Ridout, expressed concern the changes would have adverse intentions on the housing market, not consistent with supplying an increased supply with the growing population of the peninsula.
Having family in the Somerville area for 130 years, the new scheme would amend his family’s six acre lot from subdividable into one acre lots to now not subdividable at all, even though the property is within the Shire’s own Somerville Township Structure Plan.
“The new amendment has changed the LDRZ (Low Density Residential Zone) for our property,” said Ridout.
“The effect of that is that while we always intended to subdivide to accommodate members of our family on our existing and long-held family block, the new plan makes that impossible”.
“We are not greed property developers. Just a long-standing family who want to carry on our family tradition. A plan that is now disrupted”.
Ridout pointed out to councillor’s the planning panel’s recommendation 18 that suggested council should “review the Low Density Residential Zone areas as a matter of priority, to assess and identify areas that could accommodate an increase in develop-
ment density without materially impacting amenity or the environment.”
The council only agreed to review LDRZ areas for the potential to accommodate more housing density as part of a future review, and not as part of the current planning scheme.
“According to the shire’s town planning department, this could take up to another five years,” said Ridout.
“The peninsula can’t wait an additional five years to open up land like ours to much-needed housing.”
“A six-acre property is not farmland. It is a lifestyle property,” said Ridout.
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Tanker handover: At the tanker handover to Moorooduc Fire Brigade are Geoff Goding (on the truck at left), Tom Winkle, former captain Nev Jones, Tom McIntosh MP, Justin Newson, and Megan McDonald (in truck at right). Picture: Supplied
WESTERN PORT WRITES CELEBRATING
Friday Night Community Storytime
WHAT is it about the beautiful Western Port region that inspires us? Find out at the Western Port Writes Community Storytime on Friday 6 September at Balnarring Hall from 6.30pm9.30pm.
Join MC Tracee Hutchison and a lineup of local legends, big and small, who will be reading their Letters to Western Port. There are stories of history, stories of the bay, stories of connection, stories of nature, stories of love. Some are poems. Some are art.
We are delighted that author Adriane Howell will be reading from her Stella Prize shortlisted novel, Hydra. This remarkable novel is set in Western Port.
We want to keep a few surprises up our sleeve, but word has it there could be a local …. or …. taking the stage. And some talented school children. A singer songwriter. A surfer. There might even be a dance!
There will be live music from Owen Thomas and The Big Hats.And delicious food from Flying Calamari Bros. Fantasy Cocktails will be there serving up dreamy mocktails and cocktails. It’s a storytelling night for the whole family. It’s going to be big. Don’t miss it – we’d love you to join us!Tickets are on sale. Book now via the website or scan the QR code.
$12 single tickets
$10 concession card holders
$5 kids
$35 Family pass (2 adults, 3 children) Doors open from 6pm.
Children’s Program Saturday 7 September at Coolart
Western Port Writes Literary Festival: Tickets on Sale
THE Western Port Writes 2024 Festival Program is out now. Tickets are on sale via the website.
From Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September, you’re invited to attend author conversations, writer panels, book readings and signings, and community events, with a theme of Celebrating Stories. What’s on?
We’re making it so easy to select your favourite sessions. Explore our great-value day passes or purchase single tickets. Check out this list of every event:
Friday 6 September - Bittern Hall
• Publishing Day: Workshop and panels for emerging writers, from 10am to 2pm.
Saturday 7 September – Coolart Wetlands & Homestead
• 9am. Official Festival Opening and Welcome to Country from Bunurong Land Council. Coolart Observatory from 9am. No booking needed – please join us.
• 9.30am. First Knowledges: Innovation. Professors Lynette Russell and Ian McNiven explore Indigenous innovations over the centuries.
• 11am. The Joy of Growing. Jaclyn Crupi, Jac Semmler and Penny Woodward talk about gardening.
• 12.15pm. Wellness and Grace. Simone Callahan introduces her new book and discusses the importance of inner peace and spiritual wellbeing. Free session, bookings essential.
• 1pm. Cooking from the Heart: Jaclyn Crupi, Amy Minichiello and Fiona Hammond share stories of cooking and recipes handed down.
• 2.15pm. What Birds Tell Us: Georgia Angus and Harry Saddler talk birds and their role as ecological barometers.
• 3.30pm. What on Earth is Blue Carbon?
Western Port Biosphere discuss the important role of blue carbon in our backyard.
• 11am-2pm. Children’s Sessions. Story readings with Coral Vass, Karen Anderson, Wendy Orr and Rebecca Fraser. Treasure hunt with Faery Emma. Free to attend, bookings essential.
Sunday 8 September – Somers Yacht Club
• 10am. Climate Fiction: Dystopia or Utopia. Else Fitzgerald, Sophie Cunningham and Kate Mildenhall talk cli-fi writing!
• 11.15am. The Complex Female Character. Irma Gold, Alice Robinson and Imbi Neeme discuss books that celebrate complicated women.
• 1pm. The Writing Life. Susan McCulloch and Liam Pieper explore the deceits and dramas of the art world.
• 2.15pm. The Enchantment of Place. William McInnes and Jon Faine discuss the places that ‘grew us’ and why they are important. Special events
• Friday Night Community Storytime: Bring the whole family for a night of words and music. Balnarring Hall, Friday 6th from 6.30pm.
• Crime Night Dinner: Jon Faine, Vikki Petraitis and Christian White explore crime –truth and fiction. Somers Yacht Club, Saturday 7th from 6.30pm.
• Wine & Words: Join Cathy Gowdie, Kathleen Quealy and Aaron Drummond as they talk winemaking. Somers Yacht Club, Sunday 8th from 3.30pm.
Visit the website to see all sessions, events and artists, download the Festival Program, and book tickets online.
To book and find out more
Visit our website: www.westernportwrites.com.au Contact us: hello@westernportwrites.com.au
Planning scheme not perfect for all
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“The same lifestyle property would be possible even if it was a single acre”.
A council officer in the meeting said the review would not occur until the housing capacity in the shire had been depleted. The view being that capacity would not been depleted for 15 years.
Cr Sarah Race raised an amendment inviting state and federal members covering the Mornington peninsula to a briefing about Amendment C219morn to ensure they understand the implications for housing supply on the peninsula for the next 15 years. The amendment was carried unanimously.
Cr Lisa Dixon raised another amendment asking that the LDRZ areas be reviewed as recommended by the Planning Scheme Review – that while a review is currently flagged as “low priority” it be escalated to a “high priority” issue. The amendment was consistent with the request by Ridout, but was not passed by the majority of councillors and was not adopted.
Voting in favour of the motion to adopt the planning scheme amendment C219morn were councillors Gill, O’Connor, Race, Roper, Mar, Celi, and Brooks. Against the motion were councillors Dixon and Bissinger. Councillors Holland and Marsh did not attend the meeting.
Amendment C219morn is the culmination of several years of
planning and community engagement. Now that it’s been adopted by council, the amendment will be sent to the Victorian Planning Minister for final approval. The planning scheme changes proposed by Amendment C219morn will only come into effect if the amendment is gazetted by the Minister.
“Council is proud of what we’ve achieved with C219morn. The amendment strikes the right balance between the need to provide more housing and our strong desire to protect our natural environments and unique character,” said Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Simon Brooks.
“The Mornington Peninsula is different to metropolitan Melbourne, and it is important for us to keep it that way.
“New development will be directed to areas where it can be comfortably accommodated: close to jobs, schools, public transport and footpath networks. This enables and encourages residents to walk, ride or catch the bus to work and activities, and relieves pressure on our road network and benefits the environment and residents. We will continue our successful advocacy campaign for a better public transport network in our region.
“Planned growth to meet our future housing needs is important, and this amendment, along with the Urban Forest Strategy will protect and enhance the Peninsula we know and love.”
‘Threatened’
A BANNER featuring endangered animals and plants completed by children across Frankston and Mornington has been completed.
The project was undertaken by Australian Conservation Foundation Mornington. It took the banner to the Frankston waterfront, Mornington Main Street Wednesday Market, and Goodstart Early Learning in Frankston South to invite children to participate.
species need help
Sue Miles from ACF Mornington said those involved “wanted to celebrate Australia’s unique and muchloved creatures and encourage policy makers to protect them with strong nature protection laws.”
“This impressive banner started its life on a cold, wet and windy October Sunday last year when a few brave people hit the Frankston waterfront to participate in a colouring activity
organised by the Australian Conservation Foundation’s Mornington group,” Miles said.
“Many people don’t realise that there are more than 2000 species of plants and animals already on the threatened species list.”
The banner was finished and presented to Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea last week.
DUNKLEY MP Jodie Belyea accepts a banner from ACF Mornington. Picture: Yanni
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Government urged to act on Murphy’s report
Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au
ANTI-gambling advocates have called reports that the federal government is set to ignore recommendations from Peta Murphy’s gambling inquiry “bitterly disappointing”.
An inquiry into online gambling harm released its final report in mid-2023. The inquiry was led by former Dunkley MP Peta Murphy, who died from breast cancer that December.
The inquiry’s final report, titled “You win some, you lose more”, made 31 recommendations. Last week, Nine newspapers reported that the federal government was considering introducing a two-hour cap on gambling ads for each TV channel. The inquiry’s report recommended a comprehensive ban on all forms of advertising for online gambling to be introduced over three years.
The Alliance for Gambling Reform’s chief advocate Tim Costello has slammed the potential changes, calling them “bitterly disappointing”.
“If the reports are true this decision just underlined the power of the gambling lobby and its allies and those interests have trumped the concerns of most Australians,” Costello said. “I met with the Prime Minister once last year and with the communications minister only twice, but apparently this government continues to engage frequently with the gambling lobby and those who profit from the proliferation of gambling advertisements.”
Jodie Belyea was elected to succeed Peta Murphy as member for Dunkley at the March by-election. During her maiden speech to Parliament she would “ad-
vocate for the recommendations of the ‘You win some, you lose more’ report”.
“Peta drove this report’s common sense recommendations with great empathy and care. She is no longer here to fight this good fight, so it falls on us to meet her political courage with a little bit of our own,” Belyea said (“MP targets housing, health, and gambling”, The News 8/4/2024). Last week she said she would continue to push for her party to implement gambling reform.
“The government has been working to address the harms associated with online wagering. Measures already put in place to reduce gambling harms include launching BetStop - a National Self-Exclusion Register for online wagering - with over 27,000 people registered to date, banning the use of credit cards for online wagering, introducing mandatory customer pre-verification
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council postal election
Vote by post this October
Ballot packs will be mailed to voters enrolled in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council general election from Monday 7 October. Complete and return your ballot material ASAP. Ballot material must be in the mail or delivered to the election manager by 6 pm on Friday 25 October
If you will be away
If you will be away when ballot packs are mailed, or your address has changed since Wednesday 7 August, you can request for your ballot pack to be redirected by completing the online redirection form at vec.vic.gov.au/redirections, or call 131 832. Requests for redirection must be received by 5 pm on Monday 9 September.
Large print and braille ballot papers
Large print or braille ballot papers are available for voters who are blind or have low vision – please register by 5 pm Tuesday 10 September. To register, call 03 8620 1314 during business hours.
Early votes
If you will be away during the voting period (7 – 25 October), you can go to your local election office to vote in person, from 10 am on Wednesday 18 September.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council election office is at:
13/143 Point Nepean Road
Dromana
which requires wagering services providers to verify a customer’s identity before they can place a bet, introducing mandatory minimum classification for gambling-like content in computer games commencing September 2024, and introducing new evidence-based taglines in wagering advertising,” Belyea said. “These are important steps and I acknowledge there is more to do. I will work with the government to continue to implement the reform championed by Peta Murphy.”
In January, The News asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese if he would implement all 31 recommendations from Murphy’s report. He said “the federal government commits to considering all of the recommendations that are in the report, which is what we do.” (“Murphy’s gambling report ‘considered” The News 22/1/2024)
How to nominate as a candidate
To nominate as a candidate, you must:
• be an Australian citizen and enrolled on the voters roll for Mornington Peninsula Shire Council AND
• be eligible to become a councillor should you be elected AND
• have completed the mandatory candidate training before lodging your nomination with the election manager.
To nominate, complete the nomination form and lodge it with the election manager together with the $250 nomination fee. Nomination forms can be lodged by appointment during business hours from Monday 9 September until 12 noon on Tuesday 17 September at the election office. Visit vec.vic.gov.au for more information and to pre-complete your nomination form using the online Candidate Helper. The online Candidate Helper will be available from Tuesday 20 August.
If you use the online Candidate Helper, print your pre-completed form and make an appointment to lodge it with the election manager along with the nomination fee.
Call the election manager from Monday 9 September on 131 832 to make a nomination appointment. Nominations close 12 noon Tuesday 17 September.
Candidate information sessions
6:30 pm Wednesday 4 September at Rosebud Office, 90 Besgrove Street, Rosebud
6:30 pm Thursday 5 September at Mornington Office, 2 Queen Street, Mornington
6:30 pm Friday 6 September at Hastings Office, 21 Marine Parade, Hastings
Candidate information kits containing nomination forms and other electoral information will be available online and from the election manager.
State-enrolled voters can register for free VoterAlert SMS and email reminders at vec.vic.gov.au
THE late Peta Murphy led the inquiry into online gambling harm. Picture: Supplied
Labor’s ‘Sunday soiree’
ALTHOUGH described as a Sunday soiree, a meeting at Dromana last month discussed such topics as homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula and the need to improve aged care.
The more than 60 people at Dromana Bay Lifesaving Club on 21 July heard from Labor MPs Tom McIntosh (Eastern Victoria), Jodie Belyea (Dunkley) and the Federal Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Ged Kearney.
“The discussion centred around lo-
cal Labor achievements, followed by an open Q&A with topics that ranged from homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula to improving aged care,” member of the Labor Party and the Flinders Electoral Assembly communications team, Olwen Horton, said.
“The speakers underscored the importance of advocacy and grassroots support as a driving force for positive change.”
Belyea spoke about the steep learn-
ing curve she had undergone since being elected in March at a byelection following the death of Peta Murphy.
“One area that she was very passionate about was in domestic violence prevention, noting she was proud of the achievements made under the Albanese government,” Horton said.
Kearney spoke about the challenges faced in reversing a “decade of neglect” to Medicare under the previous Liberal National governments.
While work still remained to be done, bulk billing appointments were increasing, with the peninsula recording an additional 6123 bulk billed visits to the GP since November 2023.
“I’m proud of the work of the Labor state government on the Mornington Peninsula. Particularly our investment in local schools, driven by the efforts of MP for Hastings Paul Mercurio and former MP for Nepean Chris Brayne,” McIntosh said.
Shire services brought closer to home
SOME services offered by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council have been partially decentralised with the opening of three “local connection points”.
The shire “hubs” at Somerville, Dromana and Sorrento operate part time and are have staff who can help with general inquiries and service advice to form submissions and EFTPOS payments.
The shire plans to add more sites, including Red Hill, later this year.
“These hubs cater to locals who value personalised assistance and prefer one-on-one interactions, providing convenient and tailored support,” the mayor Cr Simon Brooks said.
“We anticipate this improved service will save people time and deliver more satisfactory outcomes, enhancing their overall experience with us.”
“By prioritising personalised interactions, we aim to improve convenience and access to support across our community, ensuring that everyone, including those in the further reaches of our municipality, can easily connect with us and receive the assistance they need.”
The hubs are in addition to the shire’s main offices at Mornington, Rosebud, and Hastings.
The first of the local connection points are at:
Somerville Library: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday. Dromana visitor information centre: 10am to 4pm Wednesdays.
Sorrento Community Centre: 9am to 5pm Fridays.
The shire has invited feedback and forms are available at the hubs and the shire’s website: mornpen.vic.gov.au/ abetterconnection
GED Kearney Federal Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care speaks at the meeting organised by the Flinders Electoral Assembly. Pictures: Supplied
Welcome TO THE WORLD
Photos: Yanni
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Frankston hosts Hawks
HAWTHORN Football Club will host four AFLW games in Frankston this season, with the first just a few weeks away.
The Hawks’ season will get up and running at Kinetic Stadium on Sunday, 1 September against Carlton. The club played its first home game in Frankston in 2022 before returning for four games in 2023.
Hawthorn FC CEO Ash Klein said that the club is looking forward to the Frankston fixtures. “We’re excited to be beginning our campaign with a massive contest against Carlton in a family-friendly timeslot at our Frankston home
at Kinetic Stadium,” Klein said. “With two of our three remaining home games in Frankston coming on a Saturday afternoon, it shapes as a great opportunity for the brown and gold faithful of all ages to enjoy the unique experience of watching their beloved Hawks playing by the beach.
“Rounding off our year with away Victorian games against Collingwood, St Kilda, Geelong and Richmond, there will be plenty of chances to show our support for our new-look Hawks under senior coach Daniel Webster.”
To view the 2024 AFLW fixture visit afl.com. au/aflw/Fixture
HAWTHORN’S AFLW team training at Frankston. Picture: Supplied
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Post office permanently closed
THE post office on Wells Street in Frankston has shut its doors for good.
Pleas from more than 1500 people to keep the post office open ultimately fell on deaf ears, as Australia Post pushed ahead with its planned 9 August closure. Two petitions protesting the decision, started by the Frankston Business Collective and Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke respectively, received nearly 1800 combined signatures.
Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea, Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy, and Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon met with Australia Post CEO Paul Graham in June to discuss the planned closure, but could not convince him to change his mind.
Last week, Belyea said she would “continue to work with Australia Post to ensure other services are maintained and improved at neighbouring locations.”
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“I want to thank every community member that stopped me in the street, wrote to me and signed the petitions to show our community’s opposition to this decision. I know this is not the outcome we all wanted,” she said. “I share your disappointment at Australia Post’s decision.
In June, I met with Mr Paul Graham, CEO of Australia Post, to share the community’s deep concerns and pass on the hundreds of signatures that had been gathered. Unfortunately, Australia Post did not see the importance of an office in the Frankston CBD.”
The nearest post office to Wells Street is a licensed post office at 58 Yuille Street, around two kilometres away. 221 PO box customers at Wells Street will be moved to the Frankston PO Box Centre at 27 – 31 Playne St. Brodie Cowburn
Art Attacks Crib Point
CRIB Point Community House is gearing up for its sixth Art Show, from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August at 7 Park Road, Crib Point. Opening Night, Friday at 7:00 pm features live entertainment by “Twisted Sisters and the Token Bloke.” Tickets, $15 each, includes lively music, wine and light refreshments. Bookings essential, for more details, tickets, or to exhibit, visit www.AugustArtAttack.com, email AugustArtAttack@outlook.com, find us on Facebook, or contact Marilyn at 0417 322 688. August Art Attack showcases a vibrant collection of art and sculpture, offering emerging and established artists a platform
to display and sell their work. It opens to the public on Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., entry is $5., children under 18 free. Explore a diverse collection of art and sculpture. Awards will be given for First Prize, Honourable Mention, and People’s Choice across Primary, Secondary, Schools and Adult categories, plus a special $200 “My Crib Point Prize” judged by a local community member and sponsored by the Disney Street Shops.
The event supports Crib Point Community House and its low-cost activities. Join us for a vibrant celebration of creativity and community!
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Community House and its low-cost activities. Join us for a vibrant celebration of creativity and community!
A COMMUNITY effort to save the post office on Wells Street has failed. Picture: Gary Sissons
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENTER INTO LEASE
The Mornington Peninsula Shire hereby gives notice under Section 115 of the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act) of its intention to enter into a lease with Connecting to Australia (C2A) & the Mornington Mens Shed (MMS) on the proposed lease terms outlined below:
• Demised Premises: 311 Racecourse Rd Mornington VIC 3931
• Permitted Use: Disability Support, Mens Shed & Associated Services Term: 50 (fifty) years
• Leased area: C2A as outlined in red & MMS as outlined in blue in the enclosed plan.
A submission must:
• be in writing to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Private Bag 1000, Rosebud, 3939 or via email Property@mornpen.vic.gov.au.
• be received by Monday 16 September 2024.
Submissions received, including the name of the submitter, may be published on Council’s website and may form part of the public record of the relevant Council and Committee meetings. Personal contact details and any offensive, defamatory or third party personal information will not be published. You may access personal information you have provided to the Shire at any time and make corrections. Further details of our Privacy Policy can be found at mornpen. vic.gov.au/privacy.
If you have any concerns about the use and disclosure of your personal information please contact the Governance team at privacy@mornpen.vic.gov.au. This notice and a plan of the proposed lease area can also be viewed on the Shire’s website at www.mornpen.vic.gov.au. Any queries can be directed to Mihaela Szeredai, Team Leader Property Operations on (03) 5950 1028.
RYE RSL hosted a corporate luncheon by the Rye FNC on Friday attended by 193 patrons, local business owners and members of the public.
Daniel Keighran VC was introduced by Maj. Gen. Jason Blain DSC AM CSC. Daniel spoke of his childhood life; not meeting his father until he was 12-years-old, living with a sister and his single mother.
He joined the ADF at 17 and following training was deployed in East Timor, and then Afghanistan. It was in Afghanistan where his actions in drawing enemy fire away from a wounded mate were to be recognised with the awarding of a Victoria Cross.
The audience responded to Daniel’s story in quiet respect recognising that he was a special soldier among only
100 Victoria Cross recipients in Australia.
Rye RSL donated six hard cover books “The Victoria Cross, Australia remembers” which were personally signed by Daniel and were drawn out to six lucky ticket holders.
A Rye Football jumper signed by Daniel was auctioned off and from the proceeds the football club donated $1,500 to Legacy Mornington.
Following his official duties Daniel spoke and met with a number of guests. Among them was RSL member Barbara Formosa, a great-niece of Lt. William Morris Dartnell VC.
Lt. Dartnell was awarded his VC on September 3 1915 WW1 in Africa.
Story and pictures: Barry Irving
A MUSICAL LIFE
PREPARE to be transported back in time as Bonnie Lee Galea and her Jazz in Cheek Quartet bring the stage alive with a rich tapestry of music from the legendary Nina Simone at Frankston Arts Centre.
This Daytime Music concert a vibrant blend of music interwoven with stories celebrating the fearless and exceptional “Goddess of the Piano” and “High Priestess of Soul.”
Nina Simone, born in 1933 in North Carolina, began playing piano at the tender age of four. By the early 1950s, she was enchanting audiences in New York City jazz clubs, developing a unique style that left an indelible mark on the world.
Simone’s mesmerising performances included hits like ‘My Baby Just Cares For Me,’ ‘I Put a Spell on You,’ and ‘Lilac Wine,’ along
with powerful gospel and folk tunes. Her own compositions, ‘Four Women’ and ‘Do I Move You,’ reflected the struggles and political influences of her time, showcasing her as a remarkable individual—angry, loving, inspiring, and often misunderstood.
Bonnie Lee Galea, a Maltese songstress and late bloomer in the world of music, embarked on her singing career at 33. In this new show, Bonnie and her Quartet pay homage to Nina Simone with a powerful tribute touring to national audiences.
Experience the magic of Nina Simone through the soulful voice of Bonnie Lee Galea at Frankston Arts Centre on Friday 4 October at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets are available at thefac.com.au or on 03 9784 1060.
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Contemporary Living with 3 bedrooms and study
LIVE your dream lifestyle with ease in this contemporary townhouse. Impressive in style and location, this beautiful home showcases a spacious floor plan providing plenty of space for all of the family to enjoy. With easy access to Hastings Foreshore, Westernport Marina, Hastings Village, High Street cafes, bay trails, and reserve land, this property will impress upon inspection.
• Upon entry, you will be welcomed into a separate office/study being the ideal set up for those working from home and needing a quiet area and enjoys the comfort of a split system.
• The hallway leads you to the light filled open plan living, kitchen and dining zone. The stunning kitchen boasts Caesar stone benches, 900mm under bench oven, soft
closing drawers, dishwasher and ample storage space.
• With the living zone flowing seamlessly outdoors, you will enjoy entertaining family and friends with your private alfresco with outdoor blinds and beautifully landscaped backyard.
Upstairs you will find the master retreat which offers a generous walk in robe and stylish ensuite.
ADDRESS: 3/83 Salmon Street, Hastings FOR SALE: $660,000 - $695,000 DESCRIPTION: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car AGENTS: Lisa Roberts - 0488 910 368, Roberts Partners Real Estate, (03) 5979 2489.
• 2 further robed bedrooms are also located upstairs with one bedroom offering bay views and share a family bathroom.
• Further enhanced with laundry, powder room, split systems plus remote double garage with internal access this property along with it’s prime location will tick the boxes.n
Experience the ultimate lifestyle in this modern 4-bedroom masterpiece, offering over 2,500 sq. metres (approx.) of family space designed for the perfect harmony of work, rest, and play. Landscaped gardens grace an enchanting Federation facade, unfolding into a bespoke interior of vibrant light and natural warmth.
$1,780,000 - $1,950,000
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Born out of a passion for place, the design focuses on effortless indooroutdoor interaction with an entertaining balcony terrace pointed true towards its mesmerising views. Open-concept living and dining spaces luxuriate with Tasmanian Oak floors, surrounding a modern granite kitchen ready for effortless entertaining in the fireside family room and outdoor covered terrace.
$1,590,000 - $1,690,000
With High Street and the foreshore unfolding before you, this 2-bedroom ground-floor apartment presents an exceptional living experience of remarkable lifestyle indulgence. Open-concept living and dining spaces promote an effortless indoor-outdoor life, with doors spreading out to a wraparound terrace and yard embracing natural light and light bay breezes.
$450,000 - $495,000
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Offering an incredible opportunity for a lucrative investment, this spacious 4-bedroom home comes with a long-term lease in place, equating to immediate rental-income generation with reliable defence-force tenants. Comfortably configured for families, the residence comprises a modern kitchen with stainless-steel oven, gas cooktop and plenty of storage.
$720,000 - $790,000
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The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
FRIDAY
SORT YOUR LIFE OUT
TEN, 7.30pm
THURSDAY
GEORGE CLARKE’S AMAZING SPACES
ABC TV, 8.30pm
We’re in an era where a “grand design” seems more and more out of reach for the common folk. Hurrah then for the return of George Clarke’s (pictured) cheerful, enthusiastic building show, celebrating DIY creativity and eccentric small-scale design. In its 12th season, this inspiring building series sparkling with Clarke’s giddy passion is elevated by intriguing designs and ideas that push the envelope.
Fancy a peek into some rather disordered British homes? Sometimes we all need a dose of reality and having it set in another country adds an extra layer of intrigue. Whether you’re after some clean-up inspiration or you secretly get a kick out of seeing other people’s unkempt homes, the effervescent Stacey Solomon (pictured) will effortlessly win you over with her sincerity and drive as she and her team help homeowners make the most of their abodes.
KLOUDS
Thursday, August 15
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SUNDAY
THE 64TH TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS
SEVEN, 7.30pm
The glitz of an awards ceremony is a sure-fire way to liven up a winter’s Sunday evening and tonight it’s the pick of the crop: the Logie Awards honouring our TV talent. Asher Keddie has had a resurgence and after last winning the coveted Gold Logie in 2013, the Fake and Strife star is a warm favourite among fellow contenders Andy Lee, Julia Morris, Larry Emdur, Robert Irwin and Tony Armstrong. From Sydney’s The Star, with comedian Sam Pang (pictured) bringing the wisecracks as the evening’s host.
FRIDAY
MICHAEL CLAYTON
SBS WORLD MOVIES, 9.45pm
George Clooney (pictured) is the eponymous “fixer” for a New York law firm, who’s called upon by the firm’s lawyers to manipulate the wheels of justice in favour of high-profile clients. Clayton’s latest assignment – to rein in his emotionally unstable friend (Tom Wilkinson) – thrusts him into a crisis of conscience. If you like the litigation-themed fireworks of TV’s , this will have you riveted. The directorial debut of Tony Gilroy (screenwriter for Bourne films) features ripping dialogue and an intense build-up to the final reel. Sydney Pollack and Tilda Swinton lend superb acting support.
Sam Pang is ready to pop the champagne bottles as host of The 64th TV WEEK Logie Awards
SEVEN (7)
NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (R) 11.10 Ladies In Black. (Ms, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (Final, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R) 3.55 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGn, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Tour de France Femmes. Stage 4. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Tour de France Femmes. Stage 4. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Such Was Life. (R) 2.15 Inside Balmoral. (PGa, R) 3.05 Festivals. (PG) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Paint By Murder. (2018, Mav, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand. (PGa) Part 3 of 3. 8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under: Graveyard Shift. (Mal) Dr Javed treats a patient who has fallen 3m from a ladder onto a ship’s steel deck.
9.20 Rebus. (Premiere, MA15+lv) A police officer tries to kill a gangster. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Pray For Blood. (Premiere, MA15+av)
12.35 Blanca. (MA15+a, R) 3.25 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
8.00 Border Patrol. (PGa) Follows dedicated border staff.
8.30 Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral: The Mother And Daughter Killers. (Mav) Part 1 of 3. A look at influencer Mahek Bukhari and her mother Ansreen who murdered two 21-year-olds.
9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gina Rossato. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Gina Rossato.
10.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PGa)
11.30 Starstruck. (PG)
12.45 Boy To Man. (Ml, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm.
9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 The Equalizer. (Return, Mav)
Resident Alien. (Return, Msv)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Pointless. (PG, R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
TEN (10)
Friday, August 16
ABC (2)
SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.10 Ladies In Black. (Final, Ms, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Troppo. (Mal, R) 2.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.45 Camel Capers. (R) 2.50 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R) 3.50 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (Final, PGd, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 5. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Inside Balmoral. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Fallen Hearts. (2019, Masv, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
8.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.
8.55 Troppo. (Mlv) The case heats up for Ted and Amanda when they find the second crime scene.
9.55 Love Your Garden. (R) Hosted by Alan Titchmarsh.
10.40 ABC Late News.
11.00 Grand Designs. (PG, R)
11.45 We Hunt Together. (MA15+l, R)
12.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Great British Landmark Fixers: Royal Albert Hall. A team restores the Royal Albert Hall.
8.30 Ancient Superstructures: Tikal – The Jungle City. (PG) Tales a look at Tikal.
9.30 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Agent Hamilton. (Return, Mav)
12.40 My Brilliant Friend. (Masv, R) 3.50 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)
4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
7.20 Football. AFL. Round 23. Essendon v Sydney.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M)
A panel discusses all things AFL.
12.00 Criminal Confessions: Cold Justice Confessions. (Mav, R)
A look at the case of Laverne Mackey.
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00
Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Gifted.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (Return) Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.
8.30 MOVIE: The Monuments Men. (2014, Mv, R) During World War II, an unlikely platoon is tasked with retrieving artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves. George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray.
10.50 MOVIE: A Cure For Wellness. (2016, MA15+alnv) Dane DeHaan. 1.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.30 GolfBarons. (PGl, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (Premiere, PGa) Stacey Solomon and her team help families declutter and transform their lives.
8.45 The Dog Academy. (Premiere, PGl) Expert trainers come to the aid of misbehaving dogs and their owners. 9.45 To Be Advised.
10.45 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.10 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.40 Over The Black Dot. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 3.00 Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.25 News. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.25 Glastonbury Festival 2024. 9.30 Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. 9.50 Tour De France Femmes. 12.20am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Operation Ouch! 9.05 Officially Amazing. 9.35 Dragon Ball Super. 10.00 Supernatural Academy. 10.20 The PM’s Daughter. 10.45 Mystic. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.30am Rage. 1.30 TMNT. 1.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 The Magic Canoe. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 Enchanted Kingdom. 9.20 MOVIE: Baby Done. (2020, M) 10.55 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
Dancing Ninja. Continued. (2010, PG) 7.45 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 10.00 Sex, Lies And Videotape. (1989, M) 11.50 Joe Bell. (2020, M) 1.35pm The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 4.05 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 5.35 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 7.30 Gold. (2016, M) 9.45 Michael Clayton. (2007, MA15+) 11.55 The Lawnmower Man. (1992) 2.30am Late Programs.
KLOUDS
Saturday, August 17
(PG) 12.00
12.30 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 2.40 And We Danced. (PG, R) 3.45 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. (R) 4.35 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds: Perth. (R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Tour de France Femmes. Stage 6. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 7. Highlights. 3.00 UCI ProSeries. Arctic Race of Norway. Highlights. 4.00 Ireland In Music: Sclimpini. 4.30 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R)
6.25 I Was Actually There: Beaconsfield Mine Disaster. (Final, PG, R) A look at the Beaconsfield Mine collapse.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) A bawdy film production comes to town.
8.20 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 3. A murder leads Van der Valk and the team deep into the world of colonialism.
9.50 Fifteen-Love. (Mal, R) Mikki gets closer to Glenn.
10.40 The Beast Must Die. (MA15+l, R) Frances focuses on her murderous plan.
11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGn) 8.25 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean. (PGa) Part 3 of 4. 9.20 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Abbey bellringers have a crowd. 10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 11.05 Ralph And Katie. (Ml) 12.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R) 2.55 Hitler: Countdown To War. (PGav, R) 3.50 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Rosebud Stakes Day, Caulfield PB Lawrence Stakes and MEKKA Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 23. St Kilda v Geelong. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 To Be Advised.
1.25 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 8. Tasmania SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three siblings move to Ireland. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey: Karpathos And Kasos. (PG, R) Hosted by Peter Maneas.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl) 12.30 Destination WA. (R) 1.00 Iconic Australia. (PGa, R) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.45 The Block.
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby Union. Rugby Championship. Round 2. Australia v South Africa. 9.40 Test Rugby: Wallabies V Springboks Post-Match. Post-match analysis and interviews. 10.10 MOVIE: American Assassin. (2017, MA15+lv, R) A man investigates terrorist attacks. Dylan O’Brien.
12.20 MOVIE: Cheech & Chong’s The Corsican Brothers. (1984, Mlsv, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A family considers a cockapoo pup. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for an itchy pooch; a shy dog whose behaviour could risk its chances at adoption; and a boisterous puppy that might be too much for a family. 9.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Multiple resources are dispatched to a patient who has fallen from a tree and has an open wrist fracture.
12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)
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6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 2001. 12.05pm Scrubs. 1.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 2.55 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.55 Extreme Food Phobics. 6.00 The Food That Built The World. 7.40 Impossible Engineering. 8.35 Icons Unearthed: Batman. 9.30 Cycling. Tour De France Femmes. Midnight Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 All-Round Champion. 9.05 MOVIE: The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants. (2005, PG) 11.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 11.45 BTN High. 11.50 Rage. 1.20am TMNT. 2.05 The Legend Of Korra. 2.30 Shasha And Milo. 2.50 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.00 The Next Step. 3.25 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 7.50 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 9.25 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French)
(72) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. FIA Formula E
Sunday, August 18
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.20 Amazing Spaces. (R) 3.10 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.40 Extraordinary Escapes. (Final, PG, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass: Indira’s Road Trip With The President.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 4.
9.00 Fifteen-Love. (Mal) Longwood prepares for the biggest grand slam event of the year. Justine looks to repair her friendship with Renee.
9.55 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) The pathologist identifies a cause of death.
10.45 Fisk. (Ml, R)
11.10 Annika. (Ma, R)
12.00 Frayed. (MA15+l, R)
12.45 Noughts + Crosses. (Malv, R)
1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Classic
Countdown. (PG, R) 4.00 Landline. (R) 4.30 Art Works. (PGa, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 10.55 Taekwondo. (R) 11.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 7. Highlights. 1.00 ProMX C’ship. Round 8. 4.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 1. Highlights. 4.30 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 5.30 Such Was Life. (R) 5.40 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 12.00 Football. VFL. Round 21. Sandringham v Geelong. 2.40 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 23. Hawthorn v Richmond.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Pompeii: The New Dig: The Bodies. (PGa) Part 1 of 3. Follows the most extensive archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation.
10.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 2.
1.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)
2.45 Hell On Earth: WWII: A Dream Of Great Success. (Mav, R)
3.40 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s
Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Paddington. (2014) 9.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Doctor Who. 11.10 Merlin. 11.55 BTN High. Midnight Horrible Histories. 1.00 Operation Ouch! 1.40 So Awkward. 2.10 Malory Towers. 2.35 The Next Step. 3.20 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Waffle The Wonder Dog. 4.35 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Logies Red Carpet. (PG) From The Star, Sydney.
7.30 The 64th TV WEEK Logie Awards. (Mal) Hosted by Sam Pang.
11.00 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 8. Tasmania SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.
1.00 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R)
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.40 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of football.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 The First 48: Crossroads. (Mal)
12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m)
12.50 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Ma, R)
2.50 Talking Honey. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Hunted. (PGl) Everyday Aussies remain on the run.
8.30 To Be Advised.
9.30 Claremont: A Killer Among Us. (Ma, R) Part 1 of 2. Takes a look at the disappearance of multiple women from Claremont, Western Australia. 11.00 FBI. (Mav, R) The team uncovers a global threat. 12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning
Programs. 3.00pm Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 4.00 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 4.55 WorldWatch. 5.25 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.50 The Machines That Built America. 6.40 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 9.30 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. 10.40 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 The Hotel Inspector. 10.00 Escape To The Country. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Discover. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00
6.20 Natural Born Rebels. 7.30 Off Country. 8.30 Another Country. 9.55 MOVIE: The Man From Snowy River. (1982, PG) 11.45 Late Programs. NITV (34)
Satellite Boy. Continued. (2012, PG) 6.40 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 8.30 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 10.10 The Lawnmower Man. (1992, M) 12.45pm Gold. (2016, M) 3.00 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 4.55 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 6.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 8.30 Clean. (2021, MA15+) 10.15 The Predators. (2020, MA15+, Italian) 12.20am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Rugby League. Queensland Murri Carnival Finals. Men’s. Grand Finals. Replay. 2.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Replay. 4.00 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 4.10 Not Just Numbers. 5.10 Going Places. 5.40 On Country Kitchen. 6.10 News.
Monday, August 19
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.55 I Was Actually There. (Final, Ml, R) 1.30 Back Roads. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R) 3.55 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Tour de France Femmes. Final stage. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.35 The Cook Up. (R) 3.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 4.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 2. Highlights. 5.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Shola Ameobi. Robson Green is joined by Shola Ameobi.
8.40 Rise Of The Nazis: The Manhunt: Most Wanted. (Mav) Part 1 of 3. 9.40 24 Hours In Emergency: It’s My Life. (Ma) A 53-year-old has a motorcycle accident.
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.10 House Of Promises. (Masv)
3.00 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 3.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
12.55 A French Case. (Mav, R) 2.50 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Mals, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: My Evil Stepdad. (2019, Mav, R) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Dana is sister of the year.
7.30 The Voice. (Return, PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.15 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (Mal, R) A celebration of one of Australia’s greatest singers, John Farnham, and his journey to success.
11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+av, R)
12.45 The Event. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.40 Forged In Steel. Follows Australia’s wheelchair rugby team. 9.40 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 La Brea. (Mav)
12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.50 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.50 Hello SA. (PG) 2.20 Talking Honey. 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Hunted. (PGl) Everyday Aussies remain on the run.
8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.
9.40 To Be Advised.
10.10 Ghosts. (PGas) Sam and
Tuesday, August 20
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Changing Course. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. (R) 3.55 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
8.30 The Assembly:
Neill. (Premiere, PG) Journalism students interview Sam Neill.
9.15 The Art Of... (Ml) Presented by Osher Günsberg.
9.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.50 Four Corners. (R) 11.35 Q+A. (R) 12.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.55 Parliament Question Time. 1.55 Grand Designs. (R) 2.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 3.35 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.25 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Deadly Dinosaurs. 9.20 Planet Expedition. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.10 Merlin. 11.55 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.40am Rage. 1.45 Operation Ouch! 2.25 So Awkward. 2.55 Malory Towers. 3.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 11.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R) 3.05 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 3.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Northallerton To Chester-Le-Street.
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.
9.30 Dateline: The Best Place To Have A Baby? Presented by Janice Petersen.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R) 11.25 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+ans)
1.15 Christian. (Malv, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Mackenzie crumbles at work.
7.30 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.05 Made In Bondi. (Premiere, Ml) Follows the lives and loves of young socialites in one of Sydney’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, Bondi.
10.05 First Dates UK. (Ml) Singles experience the thrills of dating.
11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Extended Family. (PGa) 12.35 Holey Moley Australia. (PGs, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.40 30 Years Of The Footy Show. (Mlns) Part 1 of 2. Features exclusive interviews, iconic moments, untold stories and never-before-seen footage from the show.
10.20 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R)
11.20 9News Late.
11.50 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 12.40 Transplant. (MA15+m) 1.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Hunted. (PGl) Everyday Aussies remain on the run.
8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) The team investigates after a body is found at an ancient burial site that is thought to be cursed. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.50 Kickin’ Back. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
8.30 Who Killed The WCW? (Premiere) 10.20 Travel Man. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4. 1.50am Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. 2.05 Late Programs.
Stolen Kisses. Continued. (1968, PG, French) 6.40 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 8.20 White Lion. (2010, PG) 10.00 Cleo From 5 To 7. (1962, M, French) 11.40 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 1.35pm Jonsson Gang. (2020, PG, Finnish) 3.55 Redu. (2017, PG, Marathi) 5.55 December Boys. (2007, PG) 7.55 Stand By Me. (1986, M) 9.30 Holy Spider. (2022, MA15+, Farsi) 11.40 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm On Country Kitchen. 2.00 Shortland St.
Wednesday, August 21
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Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. (R) 3.55 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
Eve Of Destruction. (PG)
8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery. 9.25 Planet America.
9.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.25 ABC Late News.
(PG, R) 3.10 Grantchester. (PG, R) 4.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PGs, R) 11.05 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PGal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa) Part 2 of 3. 8.30 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (PGa) Part 2 of 3. Ray Martin begins planning his own funeral, taking a look at cremation, burial and new options.
9.30 DI Ray. (Mal) Pressure mounts for DI Ray when she is given an ultimatum by the superintendent.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv)
12.35 Lost Luggage. (MA15+a, R)
3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.05 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Kirby oversteps Mali’s boundaries.
7.30 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.00 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
10.00 Talking Footy. A look at the week’s AFL news.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure. (Ml, R)
12.40 Miniseries: Midnight Man. (MA15+lv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGal, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.40 Paramedics. (Malm) A sudden collapse shocks paramedics.
9.40 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Good Chef Hunting. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mals) The jokers roam a supermarket and get fiery at teppanyaki, with those failing facing a knockout MMA punishment. 9.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by
Expo offers a chance to find a new job
TOOLS are being packed, machinery loaded and giveaways sourced in readiness for the 2024 Frankton and Mornington Peninsula Jobs Expo on 20 August at the Mornington Racecourse.
This year’s event will feature opportunities to try out some of the skills and equipment used across a wide range of industries. Whether you are looking for a job, exploring career choices or thinking about a change, there will be plenty of options to explore. The expo will also include DIY stations for learning new skills, virtual reality tours, live demonstrations, and a variety of giveaways.
A huge variety of hands-on activities will be on offer from an array of industry sectors, including hospitality, health services and trades such as electrical, plumbing, painting and brick and block work. Dog grooming demonstrations and drones are sure to be popular and there will be boats of various shapes and sizes, and defence force equipment and machinery to explore. A dedicated agricultural zone will showcase the wide range of roles available locally in our thriving winery, nursery and agriculture industries.
Radio station 3MP will be on site broadcasting live from the expo and talking about the types of jobs to be found throughout the world of media. Attendees can also see the 3MP team in action as they conduct interviews with local businesses and industry leaders and record podcasts demystifying careers in agriculture, tourism, health and trades.
With more than 50 different employers and local businesses the expo will provide a platform to explore different industries and discover the range of career options available locally.
A live Jobs Board will be available on the day where attendees can see what sorts of jobs are on offer from local businesses, and chat to those attending to find out more information.
The expo will be open to the public from 2.30-4.30pm, and be held in conjunction with
connect with employers, ask questions and gain a deeper understanding about what the various job opportunities are in that business.
The event promises to be an informative and interactive experience for attendees with a series of presentations and dynamic Q&A sessions. These will offer valuable insights into current industry trends and job market demands, helping attendees to better navigate their job search or career paths.
Job seekers will have the opportunity to
Educational sessions led by Chisholm Institute of TAFE will cover essential skills such as interview techniques, networking strategies, and personal branding. Participants can receive immediate feedback on their resumes, as well as get advice on refining their job applications.
Organized by the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Local Learning and Employment
The FMP Job Expo is designed to facilitate connections between local job seekers and opportunities within the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston region.
During this dynamic 2-hour session, attendees will have the chance to engage directly with industry professionals and employers, eliminating the impersonal nature of online recruitment.
This event is a valuable opportunity for those looking for a new job or wanting to explore options for a career change. Find out what employers are looking for and what local jobs and careers are available.
now and discover local
Network in conjunction with the Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston City Council, the event will be held as part of the Mornington Peninsula Small Business Festival.
Whether you’re actively looking for a job, considering a career change, or simply want to see what opportunities are out there, the FMP Job Expo is an event not to be missed. More information at www.fmpjobexpo.com.au. Mark your calendar and take the first step towards a brighter future.
TUESDAY 20TH AUGUST 2024 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
the earlier Frankston and Mornington Peninsula industry expo – where around 2000 local high school students will learn about local career opportunities.
Photo: supplied
Non-equal rights for shire voters
IN federal and state elections, those enrolled may vote in only one seat, the one in which they reside. The Victorian Parliament has enacted a new law which ensures that residents on the roll of any of its electorates are also automatically placed on the voters list of the municipality within it, where they live, but proprietors of businesses and owners of properties such as holiday homes in that municipality are required to make their own arrangements to be placed on the voters roll.
This means that all federal voters have equal opportunity to influence federal policy and voters in state electorates have equal opportunity to influence state policy. However, those who contribute in municipalities in which they do not reside, but contribute through rates and special levies, will get no say on municipal policy unless they find out that they need to enrol and the Mornington Peninsula Shire establishes a system for them to do so.
That is not the sort of thing that a busy chef could do. He is travelling down from Melbourne daily because he can’t find accommodation near his work place and if he tires of such a hectic schedule, his boss might have to close his cafe, putting young workers out of a job. He can’t vote for a candidate who would support non-resident essential workers in hospitality and health so the permanent residents of the whole municipality suffer.
Owners of holiday homes would waste their time protesting to the councillors if a three-
storey complex was built next to his house, overshadowing his solar panels and his garden planned to allow just the right mix of sunshine and shade.
Only councillors like the admirable David Gill would go out of their way to represent a ratepayer who has no voting power.
Ray Gibb, Rosebud
Nuclear too costly
The CSIRO’s latest GenCost report shows that solar and wind power, even including the cost of transmission and storage, is significantly cheaper than nuclear power would be. Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie should know that even in her electorate a significant proportion of residents are in the most disadvantaged categories according to the Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) (Welfare not nuclear, The News 6/8/24).
It would be far better if McKenzie pushed for rooftop solar and home batteries for residents who are struggling to make ends meet, as has been done elsewhere. The cost would be far less than any nuclear plant and it could be done now rather than in 20 years’ time.
A chat with the good folk at local community org Repower Mornington Peninsula repowermornpen.org.au/ would be enlightening. Standing as an Independent would free McKenzie from party ideology.
Ray Peck, Hawthorn
Independent ‘a must’
The Mornington Peninsula currently has a federal representative who has consistently voted against market-led protection of biodiversity, against Australian-led industry, against federal action on public housing, against protection of Australian waterways, against the Paris Climate Agreement and against increasing transparency of big business. And yet [Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie] supports the introduction of nuclear power. (theyvoteforyou.org.au). How can this be called representation, other than representing the views of the Liberal Party elites and powerful industry lobby groups?
The only way to have the issues of the Mornington Peninsula truly represented in parliament is to have an independent candidate who is not beholden to any party and who will vote in the interests of what peninsula residents care about.
We are building a group of concerned locals who are concerned about the climate, the environment, social justice, homelessness and rising costs.
As a group, we are working to find and support a candidate who will be a genuine representative of resident’s views. If you would like to join us, go to communityindependent4flinders.com.
It’s time to take a meaningful step towards making sure that the peninsula’s priorities are the number one priority for our representative.
Pam Pitt, Rye
Editor: Pam Pitt is one of the organisers of the Independent 4 Flinders group (Independent sought to ‘flip’ Flinders, The News 6/8/24).
Communicate policy
The article “‘Secret’ Meetings to Go Online, The News 31/7/24) immediately sparks interest but does not clearly explain the council’s transparency policy.
The council should clearly communicate its policy to the public to keep everyone informed and prevent a divided community. However, this does not mean the council should seek public input on every issue before making a final decision.
Each councillor is responsible for conducting research and making decisions according to good governance.
This approach does not isolate them from the public; rather, it strengthens the connection once the councillors completely understand an issue and can report to the next council meeting and then to the public.
Frequent changes in decisions are weakening public support. The emphasis on transparency and clarity is overshadowing this issue.
Also, the push for complete openness, including private discussions and workshops, is extraordinary.
Anne Kruger, Rye
Election clean-up
The post office is closing, the Bank of Queensland has closed and there are large amount of sales of properties in Frankston.
There may be more closure of businesses if interest rates continue to rise.
Frankston Council has embarked on a make over of Young Street, which has a few businesses, but is mostly social industries reliant on
government revenue.
The council wants to clean up crime around the Frankston station which is the transport hub that attracts young people and crime.
It is election time and councilors have learnt from their inner area councils that make-ups and footpath improvements and keeping the area clean means votes.
Police are the crimebusters and quite obviously need to increase patrols in Young Street. But what about other shopping strips? Are they going to ignored even though they pay the same rates?
The council need to promote Frankston as Kingston Council is now doing and traders in Chapel Street, Prahran are also doing.
Drugs are a problem in Frankston and police need to focus on removing them.
Russell Morse, Karingal
Post office loss
I have been a resident of Frankston for 69 years. I have always been a customer at the Frankston central post office, Wells Street, Frankston together with my fellow residents and businesses. We all use and rely on the main post office in Wells Street.
Australia post plans to discontinue this site from the 9 August 2024 and force customers to use smaller outlets further away.
The aged, disabled, and businesses are all outraged, furious, upset and heartbroken about it.
Some of the aged are crying over it in my arms down the street saying “why is this this happening to us?”
We rely on the post office to pay all our essential bills. It is part of our everyday life. We are all upset and frightened. What is going to happen next in our lives?
The aged, frail, and disabled people. We need the post office in the Frankston CBD! We need someone to come forward to save our post office or ensure another post office is established in central Frankston.
Ms Jodie Belyea MP was involved in trying to save the post office but it still shut. The mayor Nathan Conroy did the same. I have sent a letter to Mark Butler MP (Minister for the Age) and Michelle Rowland (Minister for Communications) but have not heard back.
I’ve even contacted the Prime Minister. Jode Belyea has stats to prove we need a post office in Frankston to pay our bills and a petition to show people support it. There are just no other options.
Please can someone help us!
Pauline Stannells, Frankston
Exciting Bolt And Plucky Rescue
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
ON Friday last at about 12.45, W. McTaggart, son of Seaford’s popular butcher, was driving a horse and cart along Seaford road, when the animal suddenly took fright and bolted with the lad.
On turning into Railway Parade the lad was horrified to notice that the midday express train was running parallel to him, and the horse was actually keeping level.
The lad realised that if he could not manage the horse before the Station Street crossing was reached, a serious collision must occur. However, his efforts were unavailing, and there was a grave possibility of an accident, until Mr. Whyte, station-master, observing what was happening, threw the home signal against the train.
The driver eased off somewhat, but was unable to pull right up. Opposite the down platform, Porter Jack Costello rushed out and pluckily succeeded in literally throwing himself into the cart, and grasping the reins, was successful in throwing the horse on to its haunches on the down road, just as the express rushed past on its journey up to Melbourne.
It is solely due to the vigilance of Mr. White and the prompt and plucky action of Mr. Jack Costello that a most dreadful accident was averted. Neither the lad or turn-out suffered any injury.
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AT the hour of going to press official information came to hand that this morning the local police detained a young man recently employed as a stable hand at Caulfield in connection with the murder of the ill-fated little
girl, Irene Tuckerman. He was taken in custody to the city by train this afternoon.
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THE president of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings (Cr. Unthank) at Friday’s sitting of the council, welcomed back to duty Mr. J. E. Jones, the secretary, who, of late, has been suffering from indisposition.
In fact, it was a pleasing tribute to his personal popularity that all concerned around the table endorsed the sentiments expressed by the president.
The shire secretary suitably responded, and in the course of a brief acknowledgment of thanks, admitted that he felt, to quote his own phrase, “a bit dicky.” We join in the general wish that Mr. Jones may soon be restored again to perfect health.
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THE Frankston High School Welfare Committee has not been many weeks in existence, but already its operations have been marked by an unqualified success.
The committee consist of an enthusiastic band of ladies, under the presidency of Mrs. J. Bradbury, with Mr. H. B. Legge, as hon. secretary.
On Monday evening last, the Welfare Committee organised a “Back to Childhood” party. It was a wonderful success, the Mechanics’ Hall being crowded to the doors.
Mt. Eliza residents, who have always been interested in the High School, attended in large numbers.
The interior of the building was beautifully decorated, the lattice work utilised in this connection being kindly loaned by the Palais management.
Mesdames Rogerson, J. A. Cameron, Matson, and. Messrs. W. Amor, W. D. Evans and Cr. Bradbury were responsible for the artistic arrangement of flowers, plants and greenery.
The evening was devoted to dancing and games, but the whole-hearted fooling of the generous and self-sacrificing “actors,” in character, provided the chief diversion and provoked roars of laughter.
“Peck’s Bad Boy” found a prototype in the many bare-kneed “lads” who vied with one another in perpetrating “acts of deviltry,” while demure “maidens” with flowing hair and ultra short dresses joined in the fun.
“Lace” Evans and “Will” Amor were early on the scene, and started the ball rolling. They seemed to find particular delight in annoying the Brody “kid” who, between whiles, became absorbed in a game of noughts and crosses.
Max Croft proved a veritable imp of mischief, while the Bailey “boy” and “Will” Witheridge pursued an innocent game in which a hand-truck figured prominently.
Taylor Cooper, that Legge “boy,” and the Wheeler and Marshall “kids,” together with scores of others, carried out their parts to perfection.
The “girls” were all nice, well behaved “little things,” and earned the commendation of all.
Prizes were awarded as follow: Best “boy,” Max Croft; best “girl,” Miss Woodward.’ Consolation prizes, “girl,” Mrs. Legge; “boy,” Mr. Mark Brody.
The judging was carried out by Messrs. W. H. O’Grady and Leeland Davey.
The dance music was supplied by Mr. Robt. Amor, Miss Amor and Mr. L. Hopkins. Refreshments provided by the ladies were served during the evening.
Personal Pars
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Sergeant Culhane, in charge of the Frankston police station, is at present sojourning in Gippsland, being away on his annual leave. Miss Culhane accompanied the genial officer on his well-earned holiday.
During his absence, Constable Bullen, who is a most astute and zealous member of the blue-coated brigade, is capably superintending matters, while Constable Murray, from the Depot, is assisting.
Mr. J. Nott Marsh, the well-known Bay street estate agent, has returned home, after a well-earned rest in South Gippsland, where he was on a visit to his son in the locality of Korumburra.
Mr. Marsh has improved very much in health.
Dr. Maxwell is expected to return from Queensland next week. His friends will be pleased to learn that his health has greatly benefitted as the result of his sojourn in the Northern State.
Miss A. M. Broughton, B.A., Dip. Ed., of the Frankston High School staff, who has been away for the past week, owing to an attack of pleurisy, is, we are pleased to announce, making satisfactory progress towards recovery, and expects to resume duty this week.
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AT the recent monthly meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council, Cr. Bradbury drew attention to the
pernicious practice prevailing of sand being carted away from the foreshore. He contended that such was sapping the foundations of Oliver’s Hill. It is worthy of note that Cr. May moved in the matter some time ago, but, we are informed, no action has been taken to stop the evil.
Evidently, the council authorities do not realise the threatening danger or its regulation pertaining to the foreshore in regard to the practice, to which we have alluded, would be strenuously enforced.
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OBITUARY - MRS. M. A. MEHEGAN
The many friends of Mrs. J. Bradbury, of “The Fernery,” Frankston, will deeply regret to learn that she has suffered a sad bereavement in the death of her mother, Mrs. M. A. Mehegan.
The deceased, who resided at Brunswick, was born at Gisborne 67 years ago. Mrs. Bradbury visited her mother last Thursday, when she appeared to be bright and well.
On Monday night, the late Mrs. Mehegan was seized with a sudden illness, and at midnight, Mrs. Bradbury was summoned to her bedside. Cr. Bradbury motored his wife through to Brunswick, and at 5 o’clock yesterday morning the end came.
We join in extending to Mrs. Bradbury, Cr. Bradbury, and all concerned, our sincere sympathy in the sad loss they have sustained.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 13 & 15 Aug 1924
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The Fall of the Times New Roman Empire
By Stuart McCullough
IT changed. I’m not entirely sure when, but it did. I don’t know whether the correct term is ‘default font’ or, simply ‘defont’, but when I switch my computer on and begin a new document, I now get something called ‘Aptos (Body)’. It’s the kind of fundamental shift that ought to trigger rioting in the streets but, so far, nothing. You’d think that all Helvetica would have broken loose but, instead, the swift and unexplained emergence of ‘Aptos (Body)’ has seemingly been met with a collective shrug of the shoulders and ‘meh’. How did it come to this?
My heart belongs to Times New Roman. It was the go-to-font for rightthinking people everywhere and you couldn’t turn around without tripping over it. Granted, there were hippies and radical types that shamelessly spruiked the benefits of ‘Calibri’ as though it wasn’t a gateway font for more extreme versions of typeface. So far as I was concerned, you start of dabbling with ‘Calibri’ and, before you know it, you’re Wingdinging yourself into oblivion. Thanks, but no thanks. Times New Roman promised stability. It imposed order where there would otherwise be chaos and tumult. It made the world of word processing a lot less scary for those who’d been late to make the switch from typewriters. It was the preferred typeface for all work correspondence. Upon receiving letters from other organisations that preferred a groovier font, I would be instantly overwhelmed by a sense of pity. Did they not know any better? Were they being forced to use
Garamond against their will?
I can’t pretend to be the font of all knowledge, but it seems that Times New Roman has fallen out of favour. Nobody can say why. My own theory is that someone sneakily switched to Arial during the kerfuffle surrounding Y2K, where innocent computer users were harassed into believing that the world was going to end as the year 2000 arrived only to find that (almost) nothing happened at all. Come to think of it, Y2K is the ultimate ‘quick, look over there at that shiny thing!’ moment where almost anything could (and possibly did) happen.
I’ve no idea how this lamentable fall
from grace occurred. Was Times New Roman ever photographed stumbling out of a nightclub in the small hours; bedraggled, dishevelled and disgraced before yelling at passersby and vomiting in an Uber? I’d like to think so. Did Times New Roman manipulate the stock market resulting in a global distortion of international currencies that brought about a catastrophic collapse in the value of trade futures? Possibly. But whatever it did, I’m sure it was anything that warranted so comprehensive a cancelling as the one it’s endured.
I know almost nothing about Aptos (Body), other than it sounds like a
very intense kind of exercise class, the type that I would ordinarily go to great lengths to avoid. I can imagine arriving at some unearthly hour, wrapped head to toe in spandex, ready to submit myself to yet another gruelling Aptos Body class. After forty minutes of punishment that would be better suited to an extreme game show where competitors suffer needlessly in the hope of some gloriously inadequate prize, I would slump to the floor, a glistening, sweaty pile of spent flesh.
I’m reasonably certain that an Aptos (Body) exercise class is not a thing. But what is there to do but to speculate? It’s not as though there’s been
a proper induction process. Indeed, rather than arrive at my doorstep with letters of introduction from respected fonts like Gothic Light and Quire Sans, Aptos (Body) has simply rocked up like a backpacker you find on your couch one morning who’s eaten the last of your muesli.
I wonder; did Aptos (body) turn up for its first day of work just as Times New Roman was cleaning out its desk, depositing personal items into a cardboard box? How awkward! Maybe there was some kind of handover. I can imagine on Times New Roman’s last day at work, there’d be a farewell afternoon tea and Aptos (Body) would be expected to sign the card. It would weird, I think, having to decide which font to use in Times New Roman’s goodbye card.
I feel a bit sorry for Times New Roman. Soon will be the day that I’m walking down the street only to be confronted by the sight of Times New Roman being thrown bodily from a bar room onto the footpath. As the bouncer dusts off his hands, Times New Roman will stagger to his feet and slur, ‘I used to be someone! I used to be important!’. Not anymore. Change is a funny thing. Some things are retired with fanfare. Others simply disappear, swallowed the obsolescence. As strange as it may be, these things are signposts that mark the passing of time. Perhaps a rebrand is in order – arise Times Old Roman! Enjoy your well-earned retirement. Now excuse me – I have an Aptos (Body) exercise class to get to. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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Bulldogs fall short in Grand Final epic
MPFNL
By Brodie Cowburn
WOMEN'S DIV ONE
WARRAGUL Industrials has written its name in the history books by becoming the inaugural MPFNL Women’s premiers in the top division.
Warragul Industrials played Mornington in the Division One Grand Final at Kinetic Stadium in Frankston last Saturday. A healthy crowd was on hand to watch a thriller.
The Bulldogs were on top early, and booted the first two goals of the game. Things tightened up from there, and both sides went into the quarter-time break level on 13 each.
Warragul kicked the only goal of a tense second quarter to establish a four point lead going into the main break.
Warragul Industrials added another goal to their tally after the half-time break to stretch their lead out to 10, but Mornington managed to strike back. A goal late in the third term cut the lead back to three and kept the Bulldogs in the hunt.
The game was balanced on a knife edge in the final quarter. Mornington struck first to grab the lead before Warragul Industrials quickly replied to snatch it back. The Bulldogs kicked another goal to get back ahead, but two late Warragul Industrials goals put a dagger through Mornington hearts. After a see-sawing clash, Warragul Industrials emerged on top. They clinched the premiership 5.5 (35) to 7.3 (45).
Skipper Samara Beaton held the premiership cup aloft, and the celebrations began.
MEN'S DIV ONE
ROSEBUD, Pines, and Sorrento will battle it out for the final spot in the top
five this weekend as the Division One season comes to a close.
Rosebud could have wrapped up a finals spot on Saturday as they hosted Red Hill. A win would have put them six points clear in fifth spot.
The home side led all day long - in the final quarter Rosebud was ahead by 19 points and looked in a comfortable position.
Red Hill stormed home in the dying moments of the game to snatch a win and deal a devastating blow to Rosebud. They booted the final three goals to grab a 9.13 (67) to 10.9 (69) victory.
The win confirmed that Red Hill will finish the season in fourth place, with an historic appearance in the Division One finals looming.
Rosebud finished the round two points clear inside the top five, with Pines and Sorrento breathing down their necks. Pines and Sorrento played on Saturday with their seasons on the line - the Pythons emerged with a four goal win.
Guy Hendry booted three goals for Pines. Former Hawk Shane Savage also impressed.
Rosebud will travel to take on Frankston YCW this weekend, with a win making their finals spot certain. Pines will need to beat Mt Eliza on the road, and Sorrento is set to host the Frankston Bombers.
Dromana locked up top spot on the ladder with a dominant 139 point win over Mornington on Saturday.
Jordan Andrews had a day out for the Tigers. He booted 10 goals.
The loss leaves Mornington in last place with 18 points with the threat of relegation hanging overhead. Langwarrin and Frankston Bombers are each on 20 points, and could drop down to last place in the final round if results don’t go their way. Langwarrin are faced with the daunting task of facing ladder leaders Dromana away from home this Saturday, and Mornington will travel to
take on Red Hill.
Mt Eliza beat the Frankston Bombers by 70 points last weekend. Langwarrin were defeated by Frankston YCW by 21 points.
MEN'S DIV TWO
SOMERVILLE and Pearcedale locked up their finals spots last Saturday after a gripping three-way-battle for fourth and fifth place.
Somerville came into the final round of the home-and-away season in sixth place coming off a win. They were chasing fourth-placed Pearcedale and fifth-placed Crib Point, who both sat four points above Somerville but had a lower percentage.
To win their finals spot, Somerville got the job done against Hastings at home. After a tight first quarter Somerville put their foot on the gas, and ran out to a 71 point win 16.25 (121) to 7.8 (50).
Lachlan Haskett, Kai Suparta, Luke Burton, Joel Vincent, and Mason de Wit starred for the victors.
Elsewhere Pearcedale’s finals hopes took a blow at the hands of Devon Meadows. Pearcedale struggled to get into the game, and eventually succumbed to a 56 point defeat.
The result meant that a win for Crib Point over Tyabb would have moved the Magpies into fourth spot, knocking Pearcedale out of the top five. The day
ended in heartbreak for the Magpies, as they missed out on a finals berth by the narrowest of margins.
Crib Point trailed the Yabbies by two points heading into the final term. They scored an early goal in the last quarter to go ahead and send the home crowd into a frenzy, but they weren’t able to hold on.
Two late goals saw Tyabb snatch a thrilling six point win. Crib Point ended up missing out on the finals by percentage only.
Ladder leaders Edithvale-Aspendale finished the season 17-1 after a scrappy win over Karingal last weekend. The
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Bulls lost to the Eagles 2.14 (26) to 5.16 (46).
Around the grounds, Seaford beat Rye by a goal at RJ Rowley Reserve and Chelsea smashed Bonbeach by 80 points at Bonbeach Reserve.
Grand final loss: Mornington women’s division one team failed to get the win over Warragul Industrials at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday. Picture: Alan Dillon. Langwarrin fall short: The Kangaroos lost by 21 points to Frankston YCW. Picture: Paul Churcher
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Pandemonium at Baxter Park
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
HAYDEN Taylor is the new senior coach of Baxter after Saturday’s shock 5-4 loss to visitor Brighton.
He replaces his father in a caretaker capacity following Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor’s dramatic resignation amid chaotic scenes during this State 4 South clash.
Baxter went into this contest a clear favourite against a side which had won just two games and lost 14 but by the final whistle Brighton had earned another precious win and given itself a faint hope in the relegation battle.
Contrast that with Baxter’s roller-coaster season and a dismal first-half display providing a backdrop for a head coach about to self-combust in the technical area.
Baxter was 4-2 down at half-time and as the teams walked off the pitch Taylor unleashed a verbal salvo at his players while also giving the visitors an insight into his disdain of their football ability.
Baxter midfielder Duncan McPherson pulled off his strip with Taylor’s words ringing in his ears and marched into the rooms in obvious disgust.
He was substituted during the break and soonto-be ex-coach Taylor never re-emerged for the second half choosing the less brain-numbing surrounds of the dressing room to the sidelines.
Baxter staged a fightback of sorts in the second period but it wasn’t enough and its cause wasn’t helped by refereeing decisions.
One of a number of controversial calls came in the 81st minute when attacking midfielder Davide Sbalchiero was subjected to an assault from behind that left him sprawling on the ground inside the penalty box.
It was a challenge that would have left Channel 9s NRL commentary team salivating yet play was waved on.
Keegan Myatt hit the bar and Aaran Currie hit the post in a game that could have produced at least a dozen goals but in the end may be best remembered by Baxter fans for all the wrong reasons.
For the record Baxter’s scorers were McPherson, Brody Taylor, Tom Hawkins and substitute Dylan Murchie.
Taylor resigned on Saturday evening and was typically blunt when queried about his decision.
“It’s time for me to step away from the game for a while,” he said.
“When I reach the point I did where all my frustrations boil over into yelling, screaming and outright anger where’s the enjoyment?
“Not just for myself but the players, supporters and the club.
“They don’t want it. We all do this for enjoyment and satisfaction and when there is none it’s time to go.”
The other State 4 highlight and the high point of Mentone’s season was its unexpected 3-1 home win over high-flying Chelsea on Saturday.
Mentone opened the scoring in the first minute through midfielder Adam Leander.
Luka Varga’s initial shot came off the bar and Leander struck a fine left-foot shot from the edge of the box past Chelsea keeper Rhys Davies and into the roof of the net.
Although Chelsea came into the game its periods of pressure failed to create any clear-cut opportunities.
Mentone added a second on 30 minutes when Eric Ervine won possession on the left and drove into the box before drilling a left-footed strike across Davies and into the net.
But Chelsea bounced back four minutes later when Daniel Vella broke free on the right and thundered in a right-foot shot beating Mentone keeper Quinn Carter at his near post.
Chelsea’s early second half pressure was met by a well-organised Mentone defence and it was the home side that created the best opportunities.
Marcus Spivey uncharacteristically passed up two great chances when denied by Davies and Varga was through on a one-on-one with the Chelsea keeper only to hit the side netting.
The game was put beyond doubt in the 90th minute though when substitute Joe Dunbar put fellow sub Peter Varsamis through and the latter made no mistake securing a fine win for the home team.
In the other State 4 clash involving a local side
a goal in each half from Anthony Vecchi proved decisive in Somerville Eagles’ 2-0 away loss to Endeavour United on Saturday.
In VPL1 Langwarrin’s penultimate league game of 2024 resulted in a 2-0 away loss to Northcote City.
A reckless challenge on Langy winger Brad Blumenthal forced his substitution in the 24th minute and after the match he was taken to hospital with a gaping wound on his right shin that required six stitches.
Northcote scored late in the first half when Kevin Lynch’s near-post run wasn’t tracked and he hit the mark with a bullet header following a corner.
Seven minutes into the second half Ethan Brooks completed the scoreline when Lucas Portelli’s mistimed clearance fell to the Northcote player who slammed the ball home from close range.
In State 1 three second-half goals in 15 minutes sealed the deal for Mornington in a 3-0 away win over Old Scotch last weekend.
Ryan Paczkowski rolled back the years in the 61st minute when he spun and struck a half-volley into the roof of the net from outside the area and Rhys Craigie’s shot six minutes later from the edge of the box took a slight deflection but was good enough to beat Old Scotch keeper Bryden Plowright.
In the 76th minute Jack Kimber headed home from close range following a slick interchange movement and a cross from the left that gave Plowright no chance.
In State 2 Peninsula Strikers has captain Riley Anderton to thank for remaining in the promotion hunt with four games to go.
His double against Berwick City was decisive in Strikers’ 2-1 away win on Saturday.
The visitors had multiple chances in the first 20 minutes but finally broke through in the 36th minute when Anderton got in behind the defence and coolly slotted the ball past Berwick keeper Colby Jones.
The lead only lasted a minute when a Jarod Blackbourn shot took a deflection off Andy McIntyre and went into the bottom corner of goal.
The pivotal moment arrived in the 59th minute and was constructed by Ethan Goulding.
The young midfielder played a series of onetwos before slotting a reverse pass to Anderton whose curling shot into the far corner capped a move befitting the winning goal.
At the other end of the table Skye United lost 1-0 at home to fellow relegation candidate Doncaster Rovers last Friday night.
The result cast gloom over the local club which was forced to play the majority of the clash with 10 men after defender Daniel Walsh was red carded in the first half following a challenge on a Doncaster forward.
Although Skye has beaten promotion hopefuls Hampton East Brighton and Peninsula Strikers this season it finds itself staring down the barrel with just four games left to save its league status.
In State 3 Frankston Pines lost 4-1 away to Noble Park United on Friday night.
Shameit Sharma scored for Pines in the first half.
In State 5 Rosebud thumped Casey Panthers 9-1 at Prospect Hill Reserve on Saturday evening.
The league frontrunner’s impressive display was highlighted by the five-goal haul for veteran striker Dave Greening.
The rout started in the 5th minute when an excellent ball from Dougie Cunnison found Caleb Davies whose whipped-in cross was expertly met by Greening.
It was 2-0 just three minutes later when a corner was headed away only to fall to Barney Johnson outside the box and his first-time volley dipped and hit the roof of the net giving Panthers keeper Daniel Santoro no chance.
The third goal involved Johnson and Greening with Johnson’s shot falling to Greening who made no mistake.
The fourth was a delightful ball from Andy Jerez finding Greening with pinpoint accuracy and the goal ace remained composed as he beat a defender then struck the ball into the bottom of the net.
It was 5-0 after 33 minutes as Johnson turned provider for Jerez for the second time in as many games and a neat first-time finish saw the former Doveton man continue his great start to life at Rosebud.
A disconsolate Casey looked disinterested after half-time and in the 61st minute a cross from leftback Jacob Bigg found Greening again at the far post and he smashed home a volley.
Ten minutes later Johnson won the ball midway inside Casey’s half, put it through the legs of the onrushing defender, skipped past another challenge in the box and lashed it into the top of the net.
Further goals from Greening and Ben Symonds completed the whitewash.
Aspendale’s 3-1 derby success against Seaford United on Saturday has allowed Gregor Macnab’s men to claim third spot on the ladder just a point behind FC Noble Hurricanes and tantalisingly close to a coveted promotion spot.
Visitor Seaford got off to a flyer going 1-0 up in the 5th minute when a Daniel Tipping free-kick
was misjudged by Aspendale keeper Matthew Self and dipped under the bar.
Aspendale managed to shake off the bad start and in the 30th minute Koray Yildirim dummied to shoot taking a defender and keeper out of the equation before firing the ball home for the equaliser.
The go-ahead goal came in the 56th minute after Taylan Yildirim picked up a loose ball and drove at the Seaford defence before beating Seaford keeper Bayleigh Caulfield.
The sealer came in the 87th minute when a wellstruck free-kick from Aspendale captain Matthew Bruce squeezed under the body of Caulfield and kept Aspendale’s promotion hopes alive.
Both Mount Martha and Mount Eliza settled for draws in their respective games on Saturday.
Mount Martha drew 2-2 away to Bunyip District in a tight tussle with Josh McMillan’s back post header sending the sides in at half-time locked at 1-1.
Bunyip went in front in the second half but Mount Martha’s Harry Aylett scored his first senior goal in the 61st minute when he took advantage of Bunyip’s failure to clear inside the area.
Mount Eliza drew 1-1 with Endeavour Hills Fire at Power Reserve in Doveton.
Ed O’Reilly broke the deadlock late in the first half but not before a dreadful challenge on Amish Chandra forced him off with the offender only receiving a caution.
In the 79th minute the home side levelled with a great strike from outside the area.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
Friday 16 August, 8.30pm:
Heatherton Utd v Frankston Pines, Bosnia and Herzegovina Centre Cleeland Utd v Aspendale, Thomas P Carroll Reserve
Saturday 17 August, 3pm:
Langwarrin v Preston Lions, Lawton Park Mornington v Gippsland Utd, Olympic Park Bentleigh Utd Cobras v Peninsula Strikers, Victory Park
Knox City v Skye Utd, Egan Lee Reserve
Baxter v Mentone, Baxter Park
Chelsea v Keysborough, Edithvale Recreation Reserve
Somerville Eagles v Brighton, Westernport Secondary College
Mount Martha v Rosebud, Civic Reserve Seaford Utd v Barton Utd, North Seaford Reserve
Mount Eliza v FC Noble Hurricanes, Emil Madsen Reserve
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Taylor trio: Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor (left) and new Baxter senior coach Hayden Taylor (right) flank Baxter defender and family member Daniel Taylor. Picture: Darryl Kennedy
